Captivating Revised & Updated: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul Author: John Eldredge | Language: English | ISBN:
B008745BTG | Format: EPUB
Captivating Revised & Updated: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul Description
Every woman was once a little girl. And every little girl holds in her heart her most precious dreams. She longs to be swept up into a romance, to play an irreplaceable role in a great adventure, to be the beauty of the story. Those desires are far more than child's play. They are the secret to the feminine heart.
And yet?how many women do you know who ever find that life? As the years pass by, the heart of a woman gets pushed aside, wounded, buried. She finds no romance except in novels, no adventure except on television, and she doubts very much that she will ever be the Beauty in any tale.
Most women think they have to settle for a life of efficiency and duty, chores, and errands, striving to be the women they "ought" to be but often feeling they have failed. Sadly, too many messages for Christen women add to the pressure. "Do these ten things, and you will be a godly woman." The effect has not been good on the feminine soul.
But her heart is still there. Sometimes when she watches a movie, sometimes in the wee hours of the night, her heart begins to speak again. A thirst rises within her to find the life she was meant to live?the life she dreamed of as a little girl.
The message of Captivating is this: Your heart matters more than anything else in all creation. The desires you had as a little girl and the longings you still feel as a woman are telling you of the life God created you to live. He offers to come now as the Hero of your story, to rescue your heart and release you to live as a fully alive and feminine woman. A woman who is truly captivating.
- File Size: 480 KB
- Print Length: 255 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1400202825
- Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Rev Exp edition (April 19, 2011)
- Sold by: HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- Language: English
- ASIN: B008745BTG
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,666 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
"I wish every man and woman would read this book." is an exact quote from my review of Wild at Heart Revised & Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge...a book I also gave 5 stars. After a few weeks and upon placing my selfishness aside...I realized I would be a hypocrite if I didn't read "Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman's Soul", a book about women's souls written by both his wife, Stasi and John. If you are a male reading this review, you have read, "Wild at Heart" and you think women should read "Wild at Heart"...then guess what? Yep, stop thinking about reading this book and read it.
After having read both books, I see, think and respond to women differently now...in a good way. I am beginning to understand why I have failed as a man in the past with my relationships with women...that one is worth giving this book 5 stars alone. Yet there is so much more in Stasi's book. The descriptions of the meaning of Beauty in both form and spirit will enlighten the soul. What it is...where it flows from...how we see and feel Beauty...the essence of a woman. Her husband John begins the introduction with this statement, "Now we are on holy ground." Yep...and every male understands the power of that statement. Again, Dudes...read this book...it will help your existing relationship, help you with the one destined for you along your path and help you to relate to all women in general.
This is a full on Christian book, but do not let that stop you from purchasing it. If like me, you do not like Christianity or any religion shoved in your face unsolicited, you might approach this book with caution.
Having read Eldredge's The Sacred Romance, I was interested to see how this book, (an examination of the role of women), would compare. I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful truths expressed in this wonderful book. Many reviews on this book are diverse, (some outright critics expressing venomous derision and others spouting praise). Here is my opinion for what it's worth:
I loved this book because of its honest look at our wounded hearts. The author's maintain that every woman possesses three deep-rooted cravings: the desire to be romanced, the desire to unveil beauty and the desire to be part of a glorious adventure. Whether we want to admit it or not, these desires are entrenched within us, and they reflect our Creator, for we are made in His image. Since the Fall, these desires have been smothered, and we cannot be fully whole until they are fulfilled. I loved how the author's illustrate that a woman is essential to God's plan. Eve was created to be Adam's helper and sustainer, to stand with him and play a pivotal role.
Though chilling, the author's emphasis on why Satan tempted Eve was mesmerizing to read. The assumption that Satan nurses a fierce grudge against women because we somehow encroach upon his pride, (I.E., our beauty reminds him of who he once was), is amazing. I'm not sure if I totally agree with this theological assertion, yet it is impossible to deny that women have endured unspeakable cruelty throughout history. This book illustrates how God is the One who can truly affirm a woman's worth. He is the One who gives us the strength to fulfill our purpose, to glorify Him and to make a difference. He rescues us from ourselves and from our enemy, the one who bears a profound hatred for us.
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